Perrie Edwards angers fans with SCARF while supporting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at Liverpool match

She proved to be a supportive girlfriend as she cheered on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final in Liverpool on Wednesday.

Yet Perrie Edwards’ choice of attire proved to be controversial, as she angered fans by donning a half-and-half scarf – an accessory which shows both football teams competing in a match.

The Little Mix star, 24, cheered on her Liverpool player beau whilst simultaneously sporting the team colours of rivals Manchester City, leaving fans enraged. 

 

Controversial: Perrie Edwards’ half-and-half scarf angered fans as she cheered on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final in Liverpool on Wednesday 

Perrie uploaded a video of herself cheering and singing from the crowds, yet it prompted an angry backlash on Twitter. 

Fans posted: ‘Perrie Edwards was at the game today in a half and half scarf so little mix are cancelled sorry.’; ‘Perrie Edwards singing YNWA as if its a pop song w a half liverpool half man city scarf is what is wrong with this world

‘Perrie Edwards there with a half and half scarf’; ‘PERRIE EDWARDS YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN TO WEAR A HALF AND HALF SCARF’; ‘A) There’s absolutely NO CHANCE Perrie had the European credits for last night B) Half and Half Scarf?! Get rid, Alex. You’ve got a wrong’un’. 

One to watch: The Little Mix star, 24, cheered on her Liverpool player beau Alex Oxlade-Chamberlainwhilst simultaneously sporting the team colours of rivals Manchester City

One to watch: The Little Mix star, 24, cheered on her Liverpool player beau Alex Oxlade-Chamberlainwhilst simultaneously sporting the team colours of rivals Manchester City

Controversial: Perrie's half-and-half scarf - an accessory which shows both football teams competing in a match - lead to fierce debate on Twitter 

Controversial: Perrie’s half-and-half scarf – an accessory which shows both football teams competing in a match – lead to fierce debate on Twitter 

Some fans couldn’t see what the fuss was about, however, posting: ‘Idk why fans are angered that perrie was wearing a half Liverpool & half Man City scarf??? 

‘They’re sold at the ground & she wasn’t the only one wearing it. Liverpool fans were too, i was there and saw many Liverpool fans wearing them too, so get over yourself.’ 

MailOnline has contacted Perrie’s representatives for comment.  

Go baby go: On arrival at the game, she sported glamorous curls and a red lip as she made an anxious arrival at Anfield with a friend 

Go baby go: On arrival at the game, she sported glamorous curls and a red lip as she made an anxious arrival at Anfield with a friend 

During the match – which saw his team thrash Manchester United in a 3-0 victory -Perrie was filmed singing and chanting in the crowd, with a Liverpool scarf around her neck and a gleeful look on her face. 

On arrival at the game, she sported glamorous curls and a red lip as she made an anxious arrival at Anfield with a friend.

The singer was sure to dress up for the quarter-final leg – slipping into a classic white blouse, complete with striped ribbon tie, and co-ordinating monochrome flares. 

While she wrapped up warm for the match in a fluffy black coat, she maintained the glamorous feel with classic black pointed court shoes as she arrived at Liverpool’s home stadium.

Proving her chic sense of style from head to toe, Perrie then styled her tresses into big, bouncy curls – before tying her look together with a sleek leather handbag and dark red lip.

Faithful fan: Perrie looked like the ultimate fan girl in her scarf on Wednesday night

Faithful fan: Perrie looked like the ultimate fan girl in her scarf on Wednesday night

Sing-a-long: She and her friend got into the crowd spirit, chanting and singing

Sing-a-long: She and her friend got into the crowd spirit, chanting and singing

Supportive: The Little Mix star, 24,  made an anxious arrival at Anfield to cheer on her beau (above) during  Liverpool's big game against Man City

Supportive: The Little Mix star, 24, made an anxious arrival at Anfield to cheer on her beau (above) during Liverpool’s big game against Man City

Chant your heart out: She and her mate seemed to be thrilled with the entertainment

Chant your heart out: She and her mate seemed to be thrilled with the entertainment

The pop star cut an anxious figure ahead of Alex’s big night as she headed into the stadium, arm-in-arm with a friend.

However, Perrie was no doubt happy to have attended later on as her boyfriend scored a goal twenty minutes in, helping Liverpool to lead 3-0 by half-time.

Alex relocated to Liverpool last year – but despite the distance between them, the couple have proved their relationship is still going strong.

They confirmed their romance in November 2016, and have put on a loved-up display ever since. 

Style icon: The singer was sure to dress up for the quarter-final leg - slipping into a classic white blouse, complete with striped ribbon tie, and co-ordinating monochrome flares

Style icon: The singer was sure to dress up for the quarter-final leg – slipping into a classic white blouse, complete with striped ribbon tie, and co-ordinating monochrome flares

Dolled up: While she wrapped up warm in a fluffy black coat, she maintained the glamorous feel with classic black pointed court shoes as she arrived at Liverpool's home stadium

Dolled up: While she wrapped up warm in a fluffy black coat, she maintained the glamorous feel with classic black pointed court shoes as she arrived at Liverpool's home stadium

Dolled up: While she wrapped up warm in a fluffy black coat, she maintained the glamorous feel with classic black pointed court shoes as she arrived at Liverpool’s home stadium

Glamorous: Proving her chic sense of style from head to toe, Perrie then styled her tresses into big, bouncy curls

Glamorous: Proving her chic sense of style from head to toe, Perrie then styled her tresses into big, bouncy curls

Finishing touches: She tied her look together with a sleek leather handbag and dark red lip

Finishing touches: She tied her look together with a sleek leather handbag and dark red lip

Exciting: She arrived at the game arm-in-arm with a pal, clad in matching striped trousers

Exciting: She arrived at the game arm-in-arm with a pal, clad in matching striped trousers

Nervous: The pop star looked somewhat anxious figure ahead of her boyfriend's big night as she headed into the stadium

Nervous: The pop star looked somewhat anxious figure ahead of her boyfriend’s big night as she headed into the stadium

Not fazed by the change, Perrie previously insisted she is ‘very proud’ of her boyfriend for making the move to Liverpool F.C. from Arsenal. 

Discussing how they will manage their long distance relationship, she told The Mirror: ‘I don’t think it will be difficult. 

‘It’s going to be different – but that’s not a problem. We’ll be fine. I’m just really happy for him and very proud.’

Main man: However, Perrie was no doubt happy to have attended later on as Alex scored a goal twenty minutes in, helping Liverpool to lead 3-0 by half-time

Main man: However, Perrie was no doubt happy to have attended later on as Alex scored a goal twenty minutes in, helping Liverpool to lead 3-0 by half-time

The singer has been dating sports star Alex since November 2016, but remained coy about their romance at first.

However, the pair are now often seen documenting their relationship on social media for fans – sharing snaps of holidays and even romantic Christmases together.

While Alex has been busy training in recent weeks, Perrie was in Japan to perform in Tokyo and Kobe, as part of the summer leg of Little Mix’s tour.  

The foursome jetted back to the UK last week, and are set to continue their tour across the UK in July, before it wraps in Inverness.  

Besotted: The singer has been dating sports star Alex since November 2016

Besotted: The singer has been dating sports star Alex since November 2016

 

 



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